Youth Activity Volunteer – Townsville Flip Flop Fiesta | 26 September 2026

️ **Spend a day by The Strand and make a difference for young people in Townsville!**

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for **Flip Flop Fiesta – a relaxed, beach-style Activity Day on Saturday, 26 September 2026.**

Help young people connect, have fun, build confidence and feel like they belong through a day focused on **connection rather than competition**.

**There is no cost for volunteers to attend. Lunch, refreshments, activities and equipment are provided.**

### When & Where

**Saturday, 26 September 2026**
**Volunteer hours:** 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
**Location:** The Strand Park & Rockpool
Corner of Howitt Street & The Strand Rockpool
North Ward QLD 4810
**Travel:** Direct to site

Please arrive by 8:30 am for a volunteer briefing.

### ️ What's Flip Flop Fiesta?

Young people will enjoy a variety of activities including:

- Bocce
- Jezzine Barracks Adventure Hunt
- Rockpool games
- The Strand Walk & Talk
- Our **Blue Zone** – a calm space with colouring, cards, building activities and low-pressure games

We'll also come together for a **KookaChat wellbeing session**, exploring resilience, mental health and positive coping strategies.

Every young person is encouraged to participate at their own pace.

### Your Role

You don't need to be a counsellor or have previous youth work experience.

As a volunteer, you'll:

- Welcome and connect with young people
- Encourage participation in activities
- Join in games, walks and conversations
- Support young people who prefer quieter activities in the Blue Zone
- Support our KookaChat wellbeing activity
- Offer encouragement and friendly check-ins
- Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
- Work alongside staff and fellow volunteers

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is **listen, include someone or simply spend time alongside them.**

### Who We're Looking For

This could be a great fit if you:

- Enjoy connecting with young people
- Love relaxed outdoor and beach activities
- Are friendly, reliable and encouraging
- Are comfortable with both active and quieter activities
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Want to make a difference in the Townsville community

**You must hold a current and valid Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) to be considered.**

New volunteers must also complete our onboarding and screening requirements, including a **National Police Check at no cost to you**, before attending.

### New to Kookaburra Kids?

**New volunteers are welcome!**

Your first step is to complete our online **Volunteer Registration Form via our website**. Our Volunteering Team will then guide you through onboarding.

**Applying through SEEK alone does not register you as a Kookaburra Kids volunteer or confirm your place at Flip Flop Fiesta.**

### You'll Be Supported

You'll never be volunteering alone.

You'll join up to 9 volunteers alongside a Regional Lead / Program Lead, Program Support and clinician, supporting up to 24 young people.

Lunch, snacks, refreshments, water and activity equipment are provided.

### About Kookaburra Kids

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports young people aged **8–18** to build resilience, strengthen their mental health and wellbeing, develop positive help-seeking behaviours and create meaningful connections.

Our programs support young people impacted by **family mental illness, including young carers**, as well as young people from **current and former Australian Defence Force families** navigating the unique challenges of Defence life.

Through camps, Activity Days and online Connect sessions, we combine evidence-based mental health education with fun, supportive and social experiences that help young people build confidence, practical coping skills and connections with peers.

### Why Volunteer With Us?

Make a meaningful difference for young people
Help build confidence, resilience and connection
Meet other community-minded people
️ Enjoy a fun Activity Day at The Strand
Help young people feel supported and included

Once onboarded, you can also explore future Kookaburra Kids volunteer opportunities.

### Ready to Get Involved?

**Complete our online Volunteer Registration Form via our website to start your Kookaburra Kids volunteering journey.**

We encourage you to register early to allow enough time to complete onboarding.

**Please note:** Applying through SEEK does not automatically confirm your place at Flip Flop Fiesta.

Questions? Contact the **Volunteering Team** at [***********@kookaburrakids.org.au**](mailto:*********@kookaburrakids.org.au).

** Category **
Young People

** Commitment **
One off - an event

** Type Of Work **
Childcare,Companionship & Social Support,Sport & Physical Activity,

** Time Required **
Saturday, 26 September 2026, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Volunteers must arrive by 8:30 am for a volunteer briefing before the young people arrive and be available for the full program.

New volunteers must also complete Kookaburra Kids' volunteer registration, onboarding and screening requirements before attending the program.

** Training **
All new volunteers complete Kookaburra Kids' volunteer onboarding before participating in a program. A volunteer briefing will also be provided on the day by the program team, covering volunteer responsibilities, safety, safeguarding and important information for the activity.